Maldives

Lush and tropical with miles of ocean in shades of blue and turquoise - visit now as rising ocean levels threaten the future of these beautiful islands. Go barefoot on the white powdery beaches and take in the sweeping panoramas of the Indian Ocean.

Angsana Velavaru - set in South Nilandhe Atoll. Winner of 'Save the Planet Award 2009' Stay in one of their 33 new water villas, contemporary and chic and watch the rich marine world from your sundeck.

For something a little more sophisticated experience a week in a spacious pool beach villa with your own beach cabana at the Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort which opened in July 09. Oversized day beds and your own Bose home theatre system. Hang out at the Fluid Jungle Pool - sip your favourite martini at the Water's Edge Bar taking in the kaleidoscopic waters whilst spotting dolphins. Experience a spa beach treatment. A variety of restaurants offering Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes.

Diva Maldives in the South Ari Atoll is a spacious spa retreat only 25minutes from Male known as Turtle Island. Carefree abandon and fabulous sites for diving.